A Monster Calls 2016
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What is A Monster Calls?
"A Monster Calls" is a film that tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who is dealing with difficult circumstances in his life. The boy encounters an ancient tree monster who becomes a source of guidance and support for him.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 7, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Spain, United States of America
- Studios
- River Road Entertainment, Participant, Apaches Films
- Budget
- $43,000,000
- Revenue
- $47,309,313
- Genres
- Fantasy, Adventure, Family
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Overview
"A Monster Calls" is a film that tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who is dealing with difficult circumstances in his life. The boy encounters an ancient tree monster who becomes a source of guidance and support for him. The film explores the challenges that the boy faces, including the impact of his mother's illness on his life. The boy is also experiencing difficulties at school, where he is being bullied. The ancient tree monster helps the boy to cope with these challenges and find a way to deal with the emotional pain he is experiencing. The film focuses on the complex emotions and relationships that are a part of the boy's life, and the ways in which he navigates these challenges with the help of the monster.
Should you watch it?
“A twelve-year-old boy encounters an ancient tree monster to help him cope.”
- features an ancient tree monster
- explores coping with life challenges
- involves a terminal illness
- deals with bullying
Watch it if you want to see a story about a boy facing a terminal illness and bullies.
The film deals with heavy themes including terminal illness and bullying.
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Frequently asked questions
When was A Monster Calls released in the US?
It was released on 12/23/2016 in the US.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What genres are associated with the film?
The film is associated with fantasy, adventure, family, and drama genres.
Who is the main character?
The main character is a 12-year-old boy named Conor.
What helps Conor cope in the story?
Conor encounters an ancient tree monster that helps him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied.